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Mona Q. Elsea, MD

Family Medicine

Average rating: 4.9

| 228 ratings | 158 reviews

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

Ocean Park Family Medicine |

2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 130, Santa Monica, CA 90405 US

310-450-1200

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Insurance

Reviews

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2012

Residencies

Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2012

Preventive Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Ctr, 2009

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Winthrop-University Hospital, 2006

Internships

Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Winthrop-University Hospital, 2005

Degrees

MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 2009

MD, New York Medical College, 2004

Locations

Santa Monica

Ocean Park Family Medicine

Family Medicine| Travel Medicine| Geriatric Medicine +1 more specialty

2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 130
Santa Monica, CA 90405 US

310-450-1200

Fax:310-450-8830

Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404 US

Areas of Focus

Primary care

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California
Centivo
Cigna
First Health
Health Net of California
Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
Medicare Advantage
MultiPlan
UFCM Health System
Prime Health Services
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TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:

4.9

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

228 total ratings | 158 reviews

5.0

October 30, 2025

Exelente

5.0

October 28, 2025

She is thorough in her exams and expresses care and concern for me. I enjoy her as my doctor very much

5.0

October 28, 2025

Best Doctor

5.0

October 23, 2025

Muy buena

5.0

October 22, 2025

Attentive. Reactive in a good way. Polite and clear

5.0

October 22, 2025

She’s very detailed very careful listener

5.0

October 22, 2025

Got the job done e

5.0

October 22, 2025

Thankful and appreciative for the great service at Santa Monica UCLA

5.0

October 21, 2025

D. Elsea is always the best. She is so understanding and helps me in whatever situation I need.. Thank you Dr. Elsea You are the best!!

5.0

October 21, 2025

Professional, knowledgable, patience, trustworthy and kind

5.0

October 21, 2025

Dr Mona is wonderful

5.0

October 21, 2025

Dr. Mona is pleasant and hears me out. It is very important to have support from your doctor when planning for your wellness. Her approach is appreciated.

5.0

October 20, 2025

Dr. Elses has been my primary doctor for 5 or 6 years. She is careful as a physician and cares about me as a patient. It is always a joy to see her

4.0

October 18, 2025

Dr. Elsea is always caring, professional and attentive. She not only listens to all my concerns but also provides solutions. I’m very grateful for having her as my primary doctor.

5.0

October 17, 2025

I am feeling blessed to have her as my Dr because take care every patient as her family

5.0

October 13, 2025

My doctor welcomed me warmly, listened to my concerns and gave recommendations related to my health. I am thankful for it!

5.0

October 13, 2025

Professional, kind, and compassionate.

5.0

October 13, 2025

Always friendly, always courteous always on time. UCLA is the best.👍

5.0

October 9, 2025

Dr.Elsea and her staff are AMAZING.

5.0

October 9, 2025

Excellent physician, no hesitation in recommending her to all

5.0

October 7, 2025

Excellent as usual

5.0

October 6, 2025

My doctor listens and knows my condition very well

5.0

October 6, 2025

Exelente

5.0

October 5, 2025

Dr Elsea is the best. Always listens and is efficient.

5.0

October 3, 2025

Dr. Elsea is always kind and patient. She is very thorough during the visit, and always is prompt to answer my questions. I always leave her office heard and cared for.

5.0

October 3, 2025

Dr. Mona Cho-Alicia, listened to my concerns and prescribed remedies.

5.0

October 1, 2025

Professional, good bedside manners, listened to me.

5.0

October 1, 2025

Dr. Cho Elsea is always kind and attentive.

5.0

September 26, 2025

She is patient and understanding.

5.0

September 26, 2025

Dr. Elsea and the nurse team were fantastic in making me feel comfortable the entire appointment, especially when I blacked out from a blood draw. I am returning to this clinic after a few years away (due to changing insurance and circumstances) and I am so glad I can come here again. After visiting a UCLA office and different doctor in Beverly Hills I am much happier with Dr. Elsea's bedside manner. I will return for as long as I am able!

5.0

September 26, 2025

Great Listening Understands

5.0

September 25, 2025

Dr mona is extremely attentive, caring and professional, always a good listener, very helpful , great experience seeing her

5.0

September 24, 2025

The doctor really listened to me. I never felt rushed. She was nice and very helpful.

5.0

September 24, 2025

Makes me feel I’m in good hands

5.0

September 23, 2025

Dr Elsea is always patient, and answers questions/concerns clearly.

5.0

September 22, 2025

Fantastic

5.0

September 16, 2025

She’s thorough, patient, communicative, and very knowledgeable.

5.0

September 16, 2025

Efficient, but not rushed. She listened well.

5.0

September 15, 2025

Great, on time and thorough.

5.0

September 15, 2025

Very good

5.0

September 15, 2025

Always cordial, attentive, answers questions, and on time.

5.0

September 9, 2025

Dr. Elsea is very competent, patient and thoughtful with my healthcare needs and concerns. I am very appreciative to have her as my GP.

5.0

September 6, 2025

She’s great! Fast and efficient. Listens and cares. I hope to have her for a long time.

5.0

September 5, 2025

She was thorough and explained everything I needed to know. It is always a pleasure to deal with Dr. Elsea.

5.0

September 2, 2025

She is excellent..caring and concerned.

5.0

August 29, 2025

No wait; the doctor listens and invites questions.

5.0

August 28, 2025

my concerns was addressed

5.0

August 28, 2025

Wonderful

5.0

August 26, 2025

Doctor, front desk staff and Nurses were all great and helpful.

5.0

August 25, 2025

She was attentive and polite. She listened and made relevant comments and helpful suggestions.

5.0

August 25, 2025

Dr. Elsea was professional, clear and very helpful, as usual. A very good doctor.

5.0

August 22, 2025

My primary doctor is an amazing person and doctor. She’s caring, understanding and knowledgeable

5.0

August 19, 2025

Dr. Elsea is kind, professional, & thorough.

4.0

August 18, 2025

Doctor was attentive and welcoming

5.0

August 18, 2025

On time; all questions answered

5.0

August 18, 2025

I really like Dr. Elsea. She is great.

5.0

August 3, 2025

Dr. Elsea is always supportive, good natured and thorough. I have faith in her abilites.

5.0

August 1, 2025

De. Elsea is very professional and caring. Took care of all my concerns.

5.0

August 1, 2025

It went well, waiting for blood test results

5.0

July 31, 2025

Dr Elsea is very nice

5.0

July 31, 2025

She’s great. Always a good listener and very thorough.

5.0

July 30, 2025

Dr Elsea = greatness

5.0

July 29, 2025

Dr Elsea was wonderful. She was thorough and listened to all my concerns.

4.0

July 28, 2025

Brief and ok She was filling in for my usual pc who is out for a bit. Did ask me many times if I had any questions and handled my requests. Nice demanet

5.0

July 28, 2025

She’s always very clear and direct

5.0

July 26, 2025

She's always. At the top of her game

5.0

July 23, 2025

Quick and easy

5.0

July 23, 2025

Fantastic

5.0

July 23, 2025

It was great visit always good houses with Dr Elsea

5.0

July 22, 2025

She is very nice. Caring

5.0

July 18, 2025

Doctor is always helpful and very pleasant.

5.0

July 15, 2025

She always takes the time to listen and has a great attitude.

5.0

July 15, 2025

Dr. Elsea was very attentive to my concerns.

5.0

July 11, 2025

I have been a patient of Dr Mona Elsea since 2018 and am happy to say that she is kind, knowledgeable and helpful to me as I navigate my health-care in my 70's. My health has improved markedly since I began my care at SMUCLA in 2018, with Dr Elsea as my primary care physician.

5.0

July 9, 2025

My experience has been great. Dr Mona Elsea is very patient and kind, and I am in the best care with her and her staff.

5.0

July 9, 2025

This was a Brief follow up visit for blood pressure and cholesterol. It was very quick and efficient. Dr Elsea answered any questions I had.

5.0

July 8, 2025

Staff friendly and helpful and doctor always on time and efficient as well as personable

5.0

July 8, 2025

All good

5.0

July 7, 2025

She is easy to talk to. I trust her and feel respected. She asks good questions and explains information clearly.

5.0

July 7, 2025

Dr. Elsea was great and always answers any questions regarding my health.

5.0

July 7, 2025

Exelente

5.0

June 27, 2025

asked good questions, kind

5.0

June 24, 2025

She is nice and experienced enough to ask the right questions in annual check up. She gives good advice to take care of my health.

5.0

June 23, 2025

Efficient, professional and friendly staff and doctor. Bedside manners and service is friendly.

5.0

June 21, 2025

Very friendly and helpful experience over all

5.0

June 18, 2025

Dr. Mona is very kind & attentive!

5.0

June 18, 2025

Dr. Elsea very attentive, always listens to my needs and concerns

5.0

June 18, 2025

She’s wonderful. It’s always great with her. She had already read my notes and knew exactly what I was requesting.

5.0

June 17, 2025

She’s thorough and very nice.

5.0

June 17, 2025

I wish for only such doctors. My doctor is exceptional. English is my second language. Which for me is sometimes stressful. The doctor is empathetic, specific and always helpful in answering my questions.

5.0

June 12, 2025

She’s thorough, clear

5.0

June 11, 2025

It was very enlightening.

5.0

June 11, 2025

She was great. Very helpful.

5.0

June 10, 2025

I really like Dr. Elsea. She listens well and makes sure I feel comfortable.

5.0

June 10, 2025

Caring, very knowledgeable, patient

5.0

June 10, 2025

Familiar with me and addressed my questions

5.0

June 3, 2025

I really like Dr. Elsea. She’s no nonsense but compassionate. I also feel comfortable with the other people who work in this office.

5.0

May 30, 2025

She understood where what I needed for my foot

5.0

May 30, 2025

I really like Dr Elsea and she is always patient and thorough. She listens to all of my questions and concerns and follows up appropriately.

5.0

May 23, 2025

Dr. Elsea is very professional and answers all my questions I have nothing but good feed back for her and her staff.

5.0

May 22, 2025

She was attentive and efficient.

5.0

May 22, 2025

Very thorough

5.0

May 20, 2025

Thorough and concise info

5.0

May 20, 2025

Excellent physician!

5.0

May 20, 2025

She is a wonderful caring doctor & took care of all my concerns.

5.0

May 16, 2025

Dr. Elsea was thorough and friendly.

5.0

May 15, 2025

My doctor is very well versed in my medical condition . She is kind

5.0

May 14, 2025

Verified my concerns about my health with a positive response. I’m glad to have this kind of physicians

5.0

May 13, 2025

It’s always a good experience when I see my doctor. The staff is always professional and courteous. My doctor is very friendly and thorough.

5.0

May 13, 2025

She is so compétant, nice and efficient

5.0

May 13, 2025

Dr. Elsea is fantastic. She is very professional, friendly, and identifies all aspects of health care needed. I feel very fortunate that she is my physician.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Very thorough. Follows thru

5.0

May 3, 2025

She listens and gives me solutions to my health issues

5.0

April 28, 2025

She is a very good doctor.

5.0

April 24, 2025

Dr. Elsea is always informative & Asks if I have questions- Spends the proper amount of time with me.

5.0

April 23, 2025

Upbeat and friendly while being attentive, serious, and thoughtful. PA/tech who took vitals was also wonderful

5.0

April 17, 2025

She is a good listener

5.0

April 16, 2025

I'm very happy with the visited today, my Dr it’s very kind and profesional

5.0

April 15, 2025

She was cordial and caring. She gave instructions for my next appointment.

5.0

April 11, 2025

Dr. Elsea is amazing.

5.0

April 10, 2025

Dr Elsea is always friendly, caring and professional

5.0

April 2, 2025

Although I was late for my appointment, my doctor and her staff were attentive and completed the necessary procedures. They were kind and caring as always.

5.0

March 13, 2025

Dr. Elsea and staff are very professional and compassionate.

5.0

March 12, 2025

Super friendly and very professional.

5.0

March 10, 2025

She has been my doctor for a number of years. I was able to inquire about age related issues, now that I'm almost 72. She was the very helpful

5.0

March 7, 2025

She is very kind and patient and was so helpful in answering all my questions. I appreciate that she’s such a good listener, as well as very thorough.

5.0

March 6, 2025

She was very friendly & answered all my questions.

5.0

March 5, 2025

she was so kind and listened to all my concerns

5.0

March 5, 2025

I love love LOVE Dr Elsea!! She is such a great doctor! Very sweet, funny and caring. I have seen plenty of other docs who are uncaring & no emotions. Not Dr Elsa. And her staff...so sweet and caring Love this doc's office!!

5.0

March 5, 2025

On time, cordial, thorough, not rushed

5.0

February 26, 2025

Everyone was very friendly & helpful

5.0

February 24, 2025

Always helpful.

5.0

February 21, 2025

Excellent!! Very caring of my health and questions I had today!!

5.0

February 19, 2025

Fine. She was very kind

5.0

February 15, 2025

Very reassuring that I deal with caring physician who care for her patients

5.0

February 13, 2025

Dr. Elsea is very compassionate and respectful.

5.0

February 12, 2025

My experience today with Dr. Mona Elsea was excellent. The doctor was highly professional, friendly, and thorough, providing exceptional patient care. She explained everything clearly and listened attentively to my concerns. Her kindness and expertise make her one of the best doctors I’ve encountered. I truly trust that she has my health and well-being at heart.

5.0

February 12, 2025

Doctors was on time and provided answers to my questions efficiently and with kindness.

5.0

February 7, 2025

She answered all my questions well.

5.0

February 7, 2025

She did what I needed. Very kind . She sent excellent feedback

5.0

February 6, 2025

The doctor was excellent as well as the nurse

5.0

February 4, 2025

Dr Elsea is very thorough with her assessment of my condition. She always goes through the process to make sure she covers all areas of my concerns.

5.0

January 27, 2025

Dr Elsea is attentive and very thorough

5.0

January 24, 2025

You guys are the best

5.0

January 21, 2025

Excellent visit, thoughtful and efficient.

5.0

January 21, 2025

Very responsive to my questions

5.0

January 17, 2025

Dr. Elsea, as always, was caring and professional.

5.0

January 16, 2025

With my Dr I’m very happy because take of me very professional, and she explained to me easily my condition

5.0

January 8, 2025

Always very good experience.

5.0

January 8, 2025

Dr. Elsea was very helpful

5.0

January 6, 2025

Very thorough and answers all questions!

5.0

January 3, 2025

Dr. Elsea always makes sure I'm ok. She is always concerned about my health

5.0

December 12, 2024

Time to express my concerns

5.0

December 10, 2024

She was amazing and kind with her care.

5.0

December 6, 2024

Great and caring doctor!

5.0

December 5, 2024

Listened to everything I had to say.

5.0

December 4, 2024

Good

5.0

December 4, 2024

Dr. Elsea is great. She listens to me and is very thorough.

Mona Q. Elsea, MD

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